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Yonaguni Island
The Nansei Islands: Japan’s Frontline in a Taiwan Emergency
By Takahashi Kosuke
China is ramping up its military actions and raising tensions in the Nansei Islands. Japan is bolstering its presence in response. Locals are caught in the middle.
The Hidden Significance of China’s Aircraft Carrier Passage Near Japan’s Yonaguni Island
By Cheng-kun Ma and K. Tristan Tang
While the political implications of this voyage are undoubtedly important, three significant military trends related to Yonaguni Island have long been overlooked.
Deterring China: Japan to Develop New Anti-Ship Missile for Defense of Senkakus
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo intends to deploy a new anti-ship missile to deter Chinese advances in the East China Sea.
East China Sea Oil Platform Radar: What Good Is It?
By Steven Stashwick
The "military" radar is not in a position to provide much military advantage.
East China Sea: Japan Spots Chinese Radar on Gas Exploration Platform
By Ankit Panda
Does the radar suggest the creeping militarization of gas platforms in the East China Sea?
Fearing Encroachment, Japan to Increase Investment on Far-Flung Islands
By Mina Pollmann
Japan wants to encourage islanders to stay put -- but is that in their best interests?
New Radar Facility: Japan Expands Military Presence in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new surveillance station will be capable of monitoring Chinese activities in the East China Sea.
Japan Troop Deployment Near Taiwan Clears Major Hurdle
By Mina Pollmann
Residents on Yonaguni Island voted in favor of a proposed base housing SDF troops.
Taiwan: An Emerging Asset for Chinese Expansion?
By Shang-su Wu
A cross-Strait political agreement could bolster both Chinese and Taiwanese claims in East Asia.
Japan’s Defense Minister Kept Busy as Obama Visits Asia
By Victor Robert Lee
Itsunori Onodera has spent the week bolstering Japan’s defenses, but was not helped by his colleagues.
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